Mt. Cook Fly Back
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Queenstown, Otago
- Product code: MCOUT
Departing from Mt. Cook, marvel at the most awe-inspiring aerial views of the summit ridge of Mt. Cook; New Zealand's highest mountain standing at 3,724 metres and its most remarkable glaciers, The Tasman; the largest glacier both in length and in width.
Encounter real mountain flying on the 1 hour flight across New Zealand's Mackenzie country, a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Enjoy unparalleled views from the window seat of out fixed-wing aircraft. Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot providing interesting and informative commentary during this flight of a lifetime.
Highlights of our trip:
- Flight departs Mt. Cook via Lake Pukaki and Twizel and the Mackenzie Hydro-electric scheme.
- Flying back down through the Mackenzie Basin, you’ll have the vast Southern Alps sit to the right hand side.
- You’ll fly past Ohau with Lake Benmore in the distance.
- We fly over the Ahuriri Valley and Lindis Pass
- Passing over Lake Hawea and Wanaka before passing through the Cardrona Valley and Ski field.
- Descend into the Wakatipu Basin before landing at Queenstown Airport.
- Complimentary transfer from Queenstown Airport to central Queenstown available.